Saturday, June 27, 2026

Hungry

 

I spotted this caterpillar chewing away on some of my dill plants. I don't know what kind he is - maybe a Swallowtail? A few hours later he was gone which was a surprise.

Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world. 

14 comments:

Tom said...

...looks like a Black Swallowtail caterpillar!

Andrew said...

She will become a beautiful butterfly.

Taken For Granted said...

Caterpillars live a hazardous life. I hope this one becomes a butterfly, but it may have before food for birds. Nature can be harsh.

Anvilcloud said...

It is nice to provide sustenance for some critters. I don’t think a single caterpillar causes much damage.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
Great sighting and capture of the caterpillar! It is pretty.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Awesome butterfly larva.

Sharon said...

I'm pretty sure this a monarch butterfly larvae. What a great find!

Michelle said...

Soon it will be a beautiful butterfly!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I would have thought he would stay put for the duration! How interesting! Fun photo too!

Breathtaking said...

Hello :)
I'm back and so pleased to be visiting my blog friends again. Lovely capture of a gorgeous looking caterpillar.
All the best
Sonjia.

s.c said...

What a beautiful caterpillar.

Villrose said...

After a while it will turn up as something beautiful!

Jenn Jilks said...

Good eye! They are amazing.

21 Wits said...

Oh my what a great catch and isn't it just remarkable how wonderfully designed these creatures are!